
THE ASCENT OF MAN |
Subtitle:
A Philosophy of Human Nature
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Book Category:
Philosophy > General
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Author:
Harris, James F.
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 10:
1-4128-4760-5
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ISBN 13:
978-1-4128-1421-8
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Price:
USD 49.95
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Publication Year:
2010
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Publisher Info
Transaction Publishers. InquiryBook Description
The Ascent of Man develops a comprehensive theory of human nature. James F. Harris sees human nature as an emergent property that supervenes a cluster of properties. Despite significant overlap between individuals that have human nature and those that are biologically human, the concept of human nature developed in this book is different.
Book Review and Awards
(Harris) carefully argues his case against two views: essentialist views, which tend to be "top-down," for instance, that an immortal soul is introduced into the world from a metaphysically distinct realm; and anti-essentialist views. Choice OAT